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YR02 RVE

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,278 mi
Last recorded134,278 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 RVE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 134,278 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2016 130,177 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 125,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box is deteriorated but doubled skinned

Pass 6 Apr 2014 117,549 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 111,677 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 111,677 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 104,564 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 96,131 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 96,131 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 85,189 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 75,012 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 64,279 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 52,766 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 43,947 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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YR02 RVE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 97,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR02 RVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR02 RVE registered?

YR02 RVE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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The MOT history for YR02 RVE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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